Everything You Need to Know About the New Forgotten Realms Books

Forge legends that will echo for eons. The Forgotten Realms has inspired heroes, friendships, and timeless tales for decades. Now, it’s back, more expansive, and ready for a new age of adventure.

Releasing November 11, Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn and Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn invite you to explore an unforgettable world built for epic storytelling where adventure is around every corner.

Choose Your Way to Explore the Realms

Heroes of Faerûn

Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Forge a character worthy of a place in Faerûn legends. Will you be blessed by the gods? Committed to a powerful faction? Or will you strive forth and change the world on your own? This book is your player-focused guide to becoming a hero of myth, grounded in the divine and political powers of Faerûn.

  • 8 subclasses tied to Forgotten Realms lore, including the Bladesinger Wizard and Scion of the Three Rogue
  • 34 feats and 18 backgrounds to create a hero unlike any other
  • 19 spells and the new Circle Magic cooperative casting mechanic
  • Regional equipment to outfit your adventurer
  • Guidance on divine Renown and worship of 42 gods
  • Information on 8 factions, classic and emerging
  • Overview of 10 famous locales to help craft your character's story
  • Atlas of Faerûn: A digital map of the continent available in the compendium and D&D Beyond Maps*
  • Pre-Order Bonus Only: The Dallabad Oasis Animated Map for D&D Beyond Maps*

*Digital and Digital + Physical Only

Adventures in Faerûn

Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Step into a world of perilous quests, unforgettable villains, and endless adventure. Whether you're guiding a party through the streets of Baldur’s Gate or the frost-covered wilds of Icewind Dale, this book brings the Realms to life with fast, flexible adventures and offers expansive lore for deep worldbuilding.

  • 50+ ready-to-run adventures for levels 1–15
  • 5 detailed setting gazetteers that help you run survival horror in Icewind Dale, urban fantasy in Baldur's Gate, and more
  • 37 monsters and villains, including the drow of Lolth
  • 12 magic items for your players to discover
  • Regional Bastion options to build strongholds
  • The Lost Library of Lethchauntos starter adventure for characters levels 1-3, customizable for any included settings
  • 50+ quickplay maps with tokens, fog of war, and stickers for D&D Beyond Maps*
  • Atlas of Faerûn: A digital map of the continent available in the compendium and D&D Beyond Maps*
  • Pre-Order Bonus Only: The Dallabad Oasis Animated Map for D&D Beyond Maps*

*Digital and Digital + Physical Only

Ultimate Bundle

Forgotten Realms Ultimate Bundle

Get everything the Realms has to offer! The Forgotten Realms Ultimate Bundle brings every corner of Faerûn to your table and includes immersive extras to inspire your next great adventure.

  • Physical and digital versions of both books
  • 3 digital expansions ($14.99 each):
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 Digital Map Pack: For D&D Beyond Maps
  • The Forgotten Realms Factions Digital Dice Set
  • Atlas of Faerûn: A digital map of the continent available in the compendium and D&D Beyond Maps
  • Pre-Order Bonus Only: The Dallabad Oasis Animated Map for D&D Beyond Maps
Digital Bundle

Forgotten Realms Digital Bundle

The Forgotten Realms Digital Bundle is the perfect toolkit for digital adventuring in your in-person or remote sessions. It includes both books in digital format, plus a map pack, digital dice sets, and expansions integrated with D&D Beyond's digital toolset.

  • Digital versions of both books
  • 3 digital expansions ($14.99 each):
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 Digital Map Pack: For D&D Beyond Maps
  • The Forgotten Realms Factions Digital Dice Set
  • Atlas of Faerûn: A digital map of the continent available in the compendium and D&D Beyond Maps
  • Pre-Order Bonus Only: The Dallabad Oasis Animated Map for D&D Beyond Maps

FAQs

Are the digital expansions exclusive to the Ultimate and Digital Bundles, or can I buy them separately?

Each digital expansion will be available on the D&D Beyond marketplace on the release dates listed above. The Ultimate Bundle saves you money if you're looking to experience the most expansive take on the Forgotten Realms in Dungeons & Dragons history.

What is Astarion’s Book of Hungers?

Astarion’s Book of Hungers is a digital expansion that sinks its teeth into vampire-themed storytelling. Dungeon Masters and players alike will find new character options—including the Dhampir species, 18 feats, and three vampiric backgrounds—perfect for adding gothic flair to any campaign.

The book also offers powerful DM tools: new monster stat blocks for devil-worshipping vampires, bite-sized adventures where players team up with Astarion, and a fully detailed map and backstory for Astarion’s favorite tavern from before the events of Baldur's Gate 3.

Build a bloody new campaign or step into Astarion’s shadowy past with this digital expansion that delivers everything you need to craft a tale of hunger, darkness, and dastardly charm!

What is Netheril’s Fall?

Netheril’s Fall is a digital expansion that lets adventurers journey back in time to one of the Forgotten Realms’ most storied empires. This expansion includes the tools you need to play Dungeons & Dragons adventures set in ancient Netheril, a long-fallen empire in the Forgotten Realms.

Step through time-traveling gates to explore the arcane wonders of High and Low Netheril—complete with city maps, gazetteers, and new magic items that were previously lost to history. Dive into adventures set during iconic Netherese events, and face terrifying new monsters, including several new phaerimm.

Whether you’re a time-traveling hero or a lore-seeker uncovering forgotten power, Netheril’s Fall offers a rich and unforgettable glimpse into a legendary past.

What is the third digital expansion?

More information on this digital expansion will be revealed soon!

Is the Dallabad Oasis Animated Map exclusively a pre-order bonus, or can I buy it separately?

This perk is only available as a pre-order bonus.

How will I be able to use the Baldur's Gate 3 Map Pack?

These maps are only available on D&D Beyond's Maps VTT, which can be used for free (no subscription required) with your D&D Beyond account after September 16.

Where can I find the Digital Bundle?

It’s currently only visible via the Ultimate Bundle page. We’re working on making it easier to find in the Marketplace.

Step into the Realms

Whether you're returning to the Realms after decades or stepping into Faerûn for the very first time, Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn and Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn give you everything you need to craft legendary tales of gods, monsters, and mortal heroes. Will you build a Bladesinger guided by divine prophecy, guide your party through treacherous landscapes, or uncover the secrets of ancient empires? Anything is possible in the Forgotten Realms!

And if you’re a D&D Beyond subscriber, your journey starts early: Master Tier subscribers get access on October 28, two weeks early, while Hero Tier subscribers can begin adventuring one week before launch, on November 4!

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